The L.A. Lakers won three of four and travel to take on the Boston Celtics who lost three in a row. Can Boston fix its losing ways? Read on for our top Lakers vs. Celtics NBA picks based on the best NBA odds.
The Celtics lost three games in a row, matching their longest losing streak of the season. All three of their losses came without point guard Marcus Smart, who will miss Saturday's game. The team still holds NBA's the best record, and they're currently favore d by 8.5 points against the Lakers.
Power forward Anthony Davis returned in the Lakers' win over the San Antonio Spurs, his first appearance since Dec. 16. He scored 21 points and pulled down 12 rebounds, a welcome sight for Lakers' fans. In worse news, small forward LeBron James is questionable for Saturday's matchup.
Here is our best Lakers vs. Celtics NBA pick (odds via FanDuel Sportsbook; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).